NURSE PRACTITIONER - Greene County, New York



Greene County Human Resources Department

Job Announcement

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER-STAFF ASSOCIATE

The Greene County Mental Health Center in Cairo, NY is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Staff Associate responsible for providing psychiatric nurse practitioner services with advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology and prescriptive authority for psychotropic medications for clients of the Community Mental Health Agency. The Psychiatric NP-Staff Associate works in collaboration with a physician in accordance with written protocol, performing specialized duties in clinical settings or homes when indicated, performs mental health assessments, manages the care of patients within the field of psychiatric mental health, and provides health education to patients. The incumbent must possess the clinical skills to exercise independent judgment as a medical provider within the guidelines of agreements and protocols. Direct supervision is not a responsibility of this position, though the incumbent will participate in the supervision of clinic nurses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree, including one (1) year of clinical practicum OR one (1) year of post degree professional experience in mental health or psychiatric nursing in a position involving direct service to clients; AND

B. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse by the New York State Department of

Education; AND

C. Current United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration registration; AND

D. New York State certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty area(s) related to the work performed; AND

E. Credentialed as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry through American Nurses Credentialing Center.

This is a provisional, managerial appointment. Permanent appointment is contingent upon an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience. Annual salary $78,000 (35-hour work week), plus a generous benefits package including, health, vision, and dental insurance or health insurance buyout; vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time; retirement plan; and more. Qualified candidates should submit a resume or job application to the Greene County Human Resources Department, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 or hr@ by or before March 9th. Visit or call HR at 518-719-3775 for more information.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Only if this position requires a possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of appointment; this license must be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: Applicants or eligibles for original appointment to positions in the classified service in Greene County Government that receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug screen and back ground check.

Updated 2/7/14

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